# History HiJinx: Thanksgiving Break at the Minnesota History Center > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 (+2 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102 - Ages: Family - Price: Included with Site Admission (Adult $15; Child (5-17) $8) - Organizer: Minnesota Historical Society - Official page: https://www.mnhs.org/historycenter - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/history-hijinx-thanksgiving-break-at-the-minnesota-history-center--listing-138c6b829841185eb55c39b7 ## About Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Minnesota History Center runs History HiJinx drop-in family activities tied to its newest exhibit, See and Be Seen, a showcase of portraits from the Minnesota Historical Society's collections spanning nearly 170 years of the state's history. Families explore the portraits together and then do a make-and-take craft, decorating a picture frame for a special portrait to bring home. The activity runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and is included with regular museum admission. ## Similar picks in Minneapolis - [See & Be Seen Opening Day at the Minnesota History Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/see-and-be-seen-opening-day-at-the-minnesota-history-center--listing-2ee31d2e6d29e6311f32e88c) — Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Minnesota History Center, St. Paul · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 16. Opening day for the Minnesota History Center's new See & Be Seen exhibition, which celebrates art, creativity and self-expression. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors of all ages… - [Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland (Landmark Center)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/ballet-tuesdays-nutcracker-in-wonderland-landmark-center--listing-eed96ace86158fb68b1feca1) — Tue, Nov 24 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM · Landmark Center (Musser Cortile), Saint Paul · Free · checked Oct 16. A free lunchtime dance program in the Musser Cortile with Ballet Co.Laboratory, previewing Nutcracker in Wonderland, which combines The Nutcracker and Alice in Wonderland… - [Mini-Nutcracker by Twin Cities Ballet (Lakeville Area Arts Center)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/mini-nutcracker-by-twin-cities-ballet-lakeville-area-arts-center--listing-0e38a50b2cede1b6d3a37a6f) — Tue, Dec 1 (+1 more date) · Lakeville Area Arts Center · All ages · From $18 · checked Oct 24. A shortened version of Twin Cities Ballet's full-length "A Minnesota Nutcracker," made to introduce children to the ballet. It runs less than an hour, keeps Tchaikovsky's score… - [No Nose for Rudolph – Schifelly Puppets (Lakeville Area Arts Center)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/no-nose-for-rudolph-schifelly-puppets-lakeville-area-arts-center--listing-d006fbdcf5e29a0731323172) — Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Lakeville Area Arts Center · From $15 · checked Oct 24. A holiday puppet show by Schifelly Puppets at the Lakeville Area Arts Center. In the story, Hank the Greedy Hog has taken Rudolph's famous red nose and threatens to stop Santa's… - [Opt Outside: Clue Hunt at Lowry Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/opt-outside-clue-hunt-at-lowry-nature-center--listing-b2e59134f0084d0f933d85c4) — Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lowry Nature Center, Victoria · Ages 5+ · Free · checked Oct 16. A self-paced clue hunt on Lowry's trails on the day after Thanksgiving. Solve the mystery to win a prize. The 1-1.5 mile route covers uneven surfaces and takes 30-60 minutes… - [The Music Man (Ordway Center for the Performing Arts)](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/the-music-man-ordway-center-for-the-performing-arts--listing-ef9d1f4da106b30644609fdb) — Dec 8 – Dec 27 · 7:30 PM · Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Saint Paul · Ages 6+ · Paid · checked Oct 13. Ordway's revival of the classic musical comedy, December 8-27, 2026, in downtown Saint Paul, described as 'just in time for the holidays' and recommended for ages 6+ to enjoy… ## More for families - [This weekend in Minneapolis](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Minneapolis](https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis.md)